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Supreme Court to hear B.C. case attempting to halt Trans Mountain expansion
OTTAWA - Canada's high court will hear arguments Thursday on whether British Columbia can stop Alberta from shipping heavy oil through the Trans Mountain pipeline without a permit. B.C.'s NDP governme...
Jan 15, 2020
Man convicted of sexually abusing 18 boys over three decades released on parole
The man at the heart of the Maple Leaf Gardens sexual abuse scandal has been released on parole. Gordon Stuckless's lawyer confirms his client was released to a halfway house in Hamilton in December. ...
Jan 15, 2020
Iranian president threatens Europe over nuclear deal ahead of London meeting
LONDON - Iran's president levelled threats today against Europe in response to the continent's new crackdown on his country's violations of their nuclear deal - a move Canada is also support...
Jan 15, 2020
Morneau says environment, protecting economy to be key focus of 2020 budget
TORONTO - The federal Liberals' first budget of their minority mandate will put a heavy focus on the environment, which Finance Minister Bill Morneau says should get the opposition support he nee...
Jan 15, 2020
Alouettes hire University of Montreal coach Danny Maciocia as GM
MONTREAL - After 19 years, Danny Maciocia is coming "back home" - and he likes who he sees there. Maciocia, returning to the Montreal Alouettes as general manager, says he would have fully b...
Jan 15, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with Spanish midfielder Jon Erice after a year
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with former captain Jon Erice. The Spanish midfielder arrived in Vancouver last January from Spanish club Albacete Balompie. He had two assists in ...
Jan 15, 2020
Golden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coach
The Vegas Golden Knights fired former NHL coach of the year Gerard Gallant on Wednesday amid a four-game losing streak and replaced him with Peter DeBoer. General manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the...
Jan 15, 2020
Hungary police seek drug dealing charges against 2 Dutch men
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Hungarian police on Wednesday recommended filing drug dealing charges against two Dutch men arrested in August at a popular music festival. Budapest police said they found 20 kilog...
Jan 15, 2020
As impeachment ritual begins, Pelosi names Schiff, Nadler to lead team of seven
WASHINGTON - Reps. Adam Schiff of California and New York's Jerry Nadler will lead a team of seven Democrats in the prosecution of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power an...
Jan 15, 2020
Queen's summit: Key questions on Prince Harry's future
LONDON - The crisis gripping Britain's royal family over Prince Harry's plan to step down from royal duties moved to Queen Elizabeth II's rural retreat in eastern England Monday afternoon. The 93-year...
Jan 15, 2020